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Birmingham’s food scene has grown up. Where the city once relied on chains and curry houses, there’s now a crop of serious restaurants holding their own against anywhere in the country. This guide pulls together ten places worth your time and money, from Michelin-listed fine dining to stylish cocktail bars where you can eat properly alongside your drink.
The venues here span cuisines and price points. Some are destination restaurants where you book months ahead. Others are more relaxed, happy to take walk-ins. All of them represent what’s worth eating in Birmingham right now.
Plan HeavyUpdated 24 Jul
Marble-clad Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar with live music, tapas, and weekend DJ sets near Colmore Row.
Timeless British classics meet impeccable hospitality in a brasserie overlooking St. Philip's Cathedral.
Michelin-listed Japanese fine dining crafting sushi, wagyu and artistic plates in elegant Moseley setting.
Bold modern Mexican with the city's largest mezcal selection in a canal-facing black-and-gold temple.
Michelin-listed Indo-Persian fine dining in a glamorous Georgian townhouse with opulent red and gold décor.
Theatrical Italian trattoria with 5,000 vintage wine bottles, Neapolitan pizza and house-made pasta served from giant cheese wheels.
Fine dining Mediterranean and Pan-Asian restaurant in a restored historic library with blossom-themed elegance.
Midlands' highest fine dining with 360° views, modern British cuisine and rooftop cocktails.
Sophisticated Middle Eastern lounge combining grilled cuisine, handmade burgers and premium shisha in a design-led space.
New pan-Asian fine dining spot with steaks and mocktails in a vibrant, decorated space.
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